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| Car Seats/Harnesses/Strollers |
Car Seats | Carriers | Harnesses | Strollers
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Transporting Kids FAQ's:
- Should we bring the stroller? Yes. Yes. Yes. find out why
- Is it really necessary to purchase an airplane seat for my infant? Would you drive 200+mph read more
- Which car seat travels best? I have found read more
- Is the CARES harness comfortable and will my child sleep when using it? The CARES harness is read more
- What carrier holds heavier kids? A great carrier for carrying heavier kids is read more
- Why bring a carrier and a stroller? Although a stroller is easiest to carry a child for long periods read more
- What makes your recommended carrier so great? When my child sits in the carrier read more
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Car Seats
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| (**For a 1 lb. alternative to carrying a car seat onboard, check out the new CARES harness) |
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| Britax Roundabout Car Seat |
The Roundabout is a great car seat to take on planes. It fits into the seat well and is narrow enough to roll down the aisle of the plane when using the Go Go Kidz Travelmate!
My son has slept many hours on overnight international flights resting his head on the soft side panels. I have also used the Traveling Toddler with this car seat, and the two fit nicely strapped onto luggage. |
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| Britax Boulevard CS |
| I love the Britax brand of car seat; I know that extensive testing and safety measures are part of the manufacturing process at Britax. I feel confident knowing that Britax puts their seats through the most rigorous testing in the industry at five separate testing facilities worldwide. I also like that the seat is manufactured right here in the US - in Charlotte, NC with most of the parts coming from locations within a 100-mile radius of Charlotte! Read full review here. |
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| Radian 80 Convertible Car Seat |
| This car seat is made with a steel alloy frame, and offers more shoulder room and leg support when compared to other car seats. It fits three across in a car which makes it great for multiples. It also folds flat for easy travel and storage. The Radian is unique in that it can be folded in half and carried like
a backpack or slung over the shoulder with the carrying straps.
It is great for installing in the airplane seats since it is narrow and
takes up a lot less room than most car seats.
It also fit on the seat of a stroller for pushing through the airport
when my son was busy on his Trunki!
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| Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat |
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| Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat - Metropolitan |
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| Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat - Giselle |
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| Disposable Seat Protector |
| These waterproof pads will save you from washing your child's car seat cover which can be very inconvenient and can alter the safety rating of a car seat. The Disposable Piddle Protectors come in a handy 4 pack. |
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| Go Go Kidz Universal Travelmate Car Seat Trolley |
The Go-Go Kidz has taken the work out of transporting the car seat through the airport. Many people stop us in the airport to ask where we purchased this product. It actually can be wheeled right to your seat!
Depending on the size of the plane (width of the aisles) and the width of your car seat, the Go -Go Kidz can be wheeled right down the aisle to your seat! I found the Britax Roundabout car seat to work great with this and the Britax Marathon to be too wide to roll down the aisle. |
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| Sit n Stroll |
| This stroller can be transformed into a car seat on planes and in taxis. It also can be used as a booster seat at restaurants. |
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| Sit n Stroll Mesh Stroller Bag |
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| Traveling Toddler |
This small strap attaches the car seat onto a suitcase by securing the long tether car seat strap over the top of the suitcase, while using the Latch hooks to secure it on the sides.
It is easy to set up and carries the car seat conveniently with your luggage. My toddler was not in the mood to sit in it though when I tested it out through our house and in that case it is not the sturdiest option – I would probably only use this with him in it if he was calm and wanting to sit quietly. In the airport, I used the Two in One Harness Buddy to keep my son close, and the Traveling Toddler for hauling the car seat and our bags.
It does need to be taken apart before getting on the plane, but it is simple to use and an economical option!
This small strap fits easily into a pocket when not in use.
And of course, if you are wanting a safe alternative to taking the car seat on planes, check out the FAA approved CARES harness for those children 22-44lbs.!
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| Wheelie Car Seat Bag |
| When using the CARES harness for keeping your 22-44lb. child safe, you need something to protect the "checked baggage" car seat. The checked baggage area of planes is NOT a sanitary one - and a bag such as this not only protects your car seat in flight, it protects your back during transport! |
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| ERGObaby Carrier Infant Insert |
| This is a specially padded and shaped cushion that fits into the baby carrier worn on the front. This baby accessory was designed to extend the life of the baby carrier to serve you and your baby as soon as you would like the assistance of a carrier. This way you only need to buy one carrier that will assist you through all the stages of your baby's development. It can be quickly and easily placed in the carrier and be readjusted or folded to pad just the right places for your infant. |
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| Baby Bjorn Active Carrier with Lumbar Support |
| I have not had the opportunity to try the Active Carrier, but I believe it offers more lumbar support than the city carrier – which would have been nice especially as my son got older and weighed more. (see review for Baby Bjorn City Carrier) I have since found the ERGObaby carrier to offer more options and be wonderful on the back! |
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| Baby Bjorn City Carrier |
| I absolutely loved the Baby Bjorn that we had for my son. Hands free travel is great and having him snuggled in next to me gave us both a feeling of calm. Especially when he flew as a newborn, I found this to be a great way to protect him from all of the germs on hands of well meaning, but not always health conscious strangers that wanted to touch him. Check out the Active Carrier for more Lumbar support and the ERGObaby carrier as my new favorite carrier. |
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| Baby Bjorn Synergy Carrier |
My son is a big baby. No, I don't mean he whines a lot, I mean he is physically big. In fact, most people think he is older than his actual age. After 9 months of carrying him you would think my arms would be nicely toned and sculpted! Seriously though, carrying him has put added strain on my back and arms. That is one of the reasons I love to use baby carriers. Besides having both hands free to get a few things done around the house, I am able to carry my son without back, neck and arm strain.
Having said that, not all carriers are made equally. The BabyBjorn Synergy offers some great features. Read full review here. |
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| Moby Wrap |
I have talked to many, many mothers who looked so comfortable with their content baby inside a wrap. Recently in Hawaii, I spoke with a traveling grandma who said her daughter was asked about it ALL the time, so much that she was thinking of printing out some information about it to hand out!
These look very versatile and babies always seem happy and many times are sleeping in them. This can be great for the breastfeeding mother, to offer privacy in public areas of the airport. |
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| Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand on Tandem Stroller |
| Wow - if you have multiple children, you need to take a look at the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Tandem Stroller. As I travel with my 4 year old and my infant nephew, I value convenience, quality, and anything that will assist me in keeping two kids of different ages happy, easily transported, and safe. Read full review here.
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| Joovy Caboose Stand on Tandem Stroller |
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| Joovy Dry and Snug Rain/Wind Shield |
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| Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer |
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| This deluxe Cool Essentials Parent Organizer slips on in seconds! Over 2 feet of total storage- this organizer holds water bottles, cell phone, keys, sippy cups, iPod, and anything else you don't want to lose! The beverage holders (2 of them) hold full size water bottles snugly - and even help to maintain the temperature of the drink (Cool Essentials!). The organizer even offers a small zipped storage compartment on the back for storing other personal belongings. |
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Maclaren Techno XLR  |
| I have been busy testing out and reviewing strollers these past few months. Although many strollers are coming out with fancy bells and whistles - there are certain essential features we require before selecting "the one for us". Read full review here. |
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| Maclaren Stroller - Other |
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| Here are other maclaren strollers to choose from. |
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| Padded Umbrella Stroller Travel Bag |
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| Baby Trend Snap and Go Stroller Frame |
The Snap and Go is a great option for transporting the infant car seat. Remember that ALL
passengers should have their own seat on flights so that they are each buckled up for safety in
flight. That means that infants will need their car seat on the flight. (Using the
CARES harness is
not an option until they are 22lbs.)
This Snap and Go Stroller is great for on the go families and has smooth strolling wheels. With the
incredibly large basket underneath, carry on belongings fit great!
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| Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame |
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| Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat Base |
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